COMMITTEE FOR REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT
MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS
WEDNESDAY 14 OCTOBER 2015
ROOM 21, PARLIAMENT BUILDINGS
Present:
Mr Trevor Clarke MLA (Chairperson)
Mr Sean Lynch MLA (Deputy Chairperson)
Mr John Dallat MLA
Mr Cathal Ó hOisín MLA
Ms Claire Hanna MLA
Mr Chris Lyttle MLA
Mr David McNarry MLA
Mr Stephen Moutray MLA
Mr Adrian Cochrane Watson MLA
In attendance:
Mr Paul Carlisle (Clerk to the Committee)
Ms Pamela Carson (Assistant Assembly Clerk)
Ms Christine Dodson (Clerical Supervisor)
Mr Barry McLernon (Clerical Officer)
Apologies:
Mrs Brenda Hale MLA
Mr Declan McAleer MLA
10.05am
The meeting commenced in closed session.
6. Water and Sewerage Services Bill - Bonds
Members noted the additional information provided relating to the concerns relayed by CEF
to the inclusion of a clause to make the provision of a bond for sewers a requirement.
8. Water and Sewerage Services Bill Oral Evidence – Department for Regional
Development
10.59am
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The following witnesses joined the meeting
Ms Linda MacHugh, Director of Water Policy & Shareholder Unit, Department
for Regional Development
Ms Julie-Ann Dutton, Grade 7, Water Policy, Department for Regional
Development
Ms Jackie King, Deputy Principal, Water Policy, Department for Regional
Development
Mr Paddy Brow, Grade 6, Water Policy, Department for Regional
Development
The Committee received oral evidence from the Department for Regional Development in
regards to the Water and Sewerage Services Bill.
Agreed:
Department to provide details of meetings held with SUDs experts in
Northern Ireland.
Agreed:
Copy of the clause on SUDs drafted by the Department’s Drafter to be
provided to the Committee.
11.05am
Mr McNarry joined the meeting
11.25am
Mr Lyttle left the meeting.
11.31am
Mr Lyttle rejoined the meeting.
9. Water and Sewerage Services Bill Oral Evidence – Northern Ireland Water
12.01pm
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The following witnesses joined the meeting
Mr Sean McAleese, Northern Ireland Water
Mr Martin McIlwaine, Northern Ireland Water
Mr Frank Stewart, Northern Ireland Water
Dr Gary Curran, Northern Ireland Water
The Committee received oral evidence from Northern Ireland Water in regards to the Water
and Sewerage Services Bill.
12.02pm
Mr McNarry left the meeting.
12.12pm
Mr McNarry rejoined the meeting.
12.17pm
Mr Ó hOisín left the meeting.
12.20pm
Mr Ó hOisín rejoined the meeting.
12.22pm
Ms Hanna left the meeting.
10. Water and Sewerage Services Bill – Consideration of Committee Amendments
12.44pm
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The following official joined the meeting
Ms Aoibhinn Treanor, Bill Clerk, Northern Ireland Assembly
The Committee received a briefing from the Bill Clerk and considered amendments.
Agreed:
Committee to contact Richard Kirk, Institute of Civil Engineers, to ask for his
opinion on the amendments.
12.44pm
Mr McNarry left the meeting.